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This basic-level qualification is a great exam to take if you're new to learning English.

A Cambridge English: Key (KET) qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations. The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Cambridge English: Key is made up of three papers developed to test your English skills. You can see exactly what is in each paper below.

Paper

Content

Marks (% of total)

Purpose

Reading and Writing

(1 hour 10 minutes)

9 parts/

56 questions

50%

Shows you can understand simple written information such as signs, brochures, newspapers and magazines.

Listening

(30 minutes, including 8 minutes' transfer time)

5 parts/

25 questions

25%

Requires you to be able to understand announcements and other spoken material when people speak reasonably slowly.

Speaking

(8–10 minutes per pair of candidates)

2 parts

25%

Shows you can take part in a conversation by answering and asking simple questions. Your Speaking test will be conducted face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.

Here you will find exam dates forCambridge English: Key. You take the Reading and Writing, and Listening papers on the same day. You will take the Speaking test up to several days before or after the other papers.

Certificates are normally sent to exam centres within three months of the exam. Please contact your centre if you need to know the specific date. Your certificate can be awarded at different levels, depending on your achievement.

Cambridge English: Key – Level B1

Pass with Distinction

Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond Level A2. If you achieve a Pass with Distinction, you will receive the Key English Test certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at Level B1.

Cambridge English: Key – Level A2

Pass with Merit, Pass

If you achieve a Pass or Pass with Merit in your exam, you will be awarded the Key English Test certificate at Level A2. Reaching this level is an important step in learning to use English to communicate in real-life situations and gives you an internationally accepted certificate.

Level A1 certificate

We believe it is important to recognise your achievement, even if you do not reach Level A2. If your performance is below Level A2, but falls within Level A1, you will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at Level A1.

You can let employers, universities or other organisations check your results online.

Just send them your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number (printed on your Confirmation of Entry) and they can check your results quickly, easily and securely online at www.cambridgeenglish.org/verifiers